This publicity photo provided by Focus Features shows actors Jake Gyllenhaal, left, and Heath Ledger, in a scene from "Brokeback Mountain." The film led Golden Globe contenders Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2005, with seven nominations, among them best picture and honors for actors Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams and director Ang Lee, positioning itself as a key Academy Awards competitor. (AP Photo/Focus Features, Kimberly French) less

This publicity photo provided by Focus Features shows actors Jake Gyllenhaal, left, and Heath Ledger, in a scene from "Brokeback Mountain." The film led Golden Globe contenders Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2005, with ... more

In collaboration with Rotten Tomatoes and its parent company, Flixster, Hearst Newspapers presents the critical consensus of Jake Gyllenhaal's movies. His film "Prisoners" is screening at Capital Region theaters. (The figure listed is the percentage of critics who have rated the film positively, based on reviews listed at rottentomatoes.com.)

1. "Source Code" (2011) 92 percent: A smart, satisfying sci-fi thriller with a twisty, original premise and a fine lead performance from Gyllenhaal as a man who must prevent a catastrophic bombing on board a moving train.

2. "Zodiac" (2007) 90 percent:David Fincher's impeccable craftsmanship and Gyllenhaal's riveting performance as an obsessive amateur detective help to make "Zodiac" a a tense, mysterious thriller.

3. "October Sky" (1999) 90 percent: Rich in sweet sincerity, intelligence, and good old-fashioned inspirational drama, "October Sky" is a coming-of-age story with a heart to match its Hollywood craftsmanship.

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5. "Lovely & Amazing" (2001) 86 percent: This bitingly truthful film is a smart and perceptive female character study that features a sharp supporting performance from Gyllenhaal as a teenager who earns the adulterous affection of his frustrated (and significantly older) co-worker.

6. "End of Watch" (2012) 85 percent: "End of Watch" has the energy, devotion to characters, and charismatic performances (particularly Gyllenhaal as a beat cop) to overcome the familiar pitfalls of its genre and handheld format.

7. "Donnie Darko" (2001) 85 percent:Richard Kelly's debut feature is a daring, original vision, packed with jarring ideas and intelligence and featuring a remarkable performance from Gyllenhaal as the troubled title character.

8. "The Good Girl" (2002) 81 percent: A dark dramedy with exceptional performances from Jennifer Aniston and Gyllenhaal, "The Good Girl" is a moving and astute look at the passions of two troubled souls in a small town.

9. "Moonlight Mile" (2002) 63 percent: Though the story feels rather contrived, "Moonlight Mile" is redeemed by the good performances of its cast, including Gyllenhaal as a bereaved young man who finds romance upon returning to his hometown.

10. "Proof" (2005) 63 percent:Gwyneth Paltrow and Anthony Hopkins give exceptional performances in a film that intelligently tackles the territory between madness and genius, and Gyllenhaal shines in a supporting role as a student of a brilliant mathematician.